The Solid Waste Processing Facilities Capital Assistance Program funds Minnesota projects advancing scientific and sustainable waste management, led by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Funder: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5 million per project; typical awards cover 25–75% of eligible capital costs depending on project type.
Summary: Supports Minnesota local governments in improving solid waste management and resource recovery infrastructure.
Key Information: Availability is subject to state legislative appropriation.
The Solid Waste Processing Facilities Capital Assistance Program, administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), provides financial and technical support to Minnesota local governments for projects that enhance solid waste management. The program aims to recover materials and energy from waste, reduce landfill reliance, and promote integrated systems for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and resource recovery. Since 1985, the program has funded over 100 projects across Minnesota, fostering sustainable waste practices and infrastructure.